The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, denies social-media reports that he conferred a chieftaincy title on Nollywood actor and comedian James Olanrewaju, popularly known as Baba Ijesha. Both outlets report that the denial is contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Director of Media and Public Affairs at the Ooni’s Palace, Mr Moses Olafare. The statement responds directly to claims circulating online that the Ooni had granted the title to Baba Ijesha. As presented in the reports, the Ooni’s palace does not provide additional details or evidence supporting the denial beyond stating that the alleged conferment did not occur. The outlets frame the development as a response to misinformation or unverified claims on social media, emphasizing that the Ooni’s authority was not used to bestow the referenced chieftaincy title. The reports therefore reflect the palace’s position that the claim is false, while the online allegations remain unsubstantiated in the coverage.